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Microsoft .NET architect evangelist Jit Ghosh presents a practical companion guide to developing rich, interactive web applications with Silverlight 2. Common problems, issues, and everyday scenarios are tackled with a detailed discussion of the solution and readymade code recipes that will save you hours of coding time.

The recipes included in Silverlight 2 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach have been carefully selected and tested with the professional developer in mind. Youll find clearly and succinctly stated problems, wellarchitected solutions, and ample discussion of the code and context so you can see immediately how the solution will support your project.

Enjoy practical coverage of Silverlight development in many projects and contexts, including

Designing complete, rich, interactive user experiences

Manipulating content and the runtime environment through the Silverlight Plugin Runtime API

What youll learn

Working with fundamental aspects of the Silverlight and XAML programming model

Designing Silverlight user experiences

Using and changing the Silverlight runtime environment

Manipulating and taking advantage of browser DOM integration

Solutions to custom networking and communication scenarios, including messaging and web service integration

Working with structured data and storage, including using LINQ to access data

Developing custom controls

Integrating rich media into your Silverlight application

Who this book is for

Silverlight 2 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach is for every Silverlight developer. The book covers all aspects of Microsoft Silverlight including the programming model, browser integration, integration with serverside technologies such as web services, and specific sections on rich media integration. All developers and architects looking for a .NETbased platform to deliver rich interactivity and media to their consumers, with deep integration with the rest of their technology stack, will find Silverlight 2 Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach a musthave guide.